Calypso Rides Her Catamaran / Discussion

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Hey y'all

Luvview 07 May 2020 20:12

Given the maritime theme it seemed necessary that at least one sea shanty come out of the contest

Prompt:
9. Many ancient cultures worshiped gods and goddesses of the sea. Nowadays, without devotees, they spend their days yachting in the Mediterranean.

After the contest concludes I may circle back to polish up the audio, but as it stands this is what I was able to produce without going stir crazy in the one day I had my microphone available. Sorry for any terrible audio tech sins, I know not what the fuck I'm doing.

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Rounderhouse 07 May 2020 20:37

Hey-hey, this is actually really good! I'm generally iffy on audio stuff but the vocals were good, the lyrics were appropriately nautical and fitting, and the instruments also sounded very good - a cohesive thing, to my layman ears. Good stuff.

Luvview 07 May 2020 20:43

Yeah I'll admit the audio was rushed out in its current form, but hey I'm a complete newbie with audio editing and had to get this out by the deadline.

I'll probably circle back and fix it up nice once the contest is over and I actually learn what on earth I'm even doing. Until then, we may not have an engine but we do have a mast.

Zero_Consistency 08 May 2020 03:01

Other than being a little on the quiet side, this was wonderfully whimsical and beautifully sung! Not to mention the interjection of coarse language was absolutely hilarious! +1

Luvview 12 May 2020 17:41

I feel like my curses were fairly applied given the historical context :P It's always a joy when you have the opportunity to blast colonialism.

Sebarus 08 May 2020 04:20

This is wonderful! Every maritime contest needs a good shanty. As a mythology nerd I also appreciate the nods to different pantheons.

Luvview 12 May 2020 17:44

I couldn't agree more! Researching old pantheons was probably my favorite part of the writing process, closely tied with poking in maritime references those sailors in my personal life would recognize as inside references to themselves.

Christopoulos 23 May 2020 22:30

Very nice. Enjoyed this wholeheartedly.